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Bev from Flamingo Toes has a free pattern and tutorial for making her Vintage Daydream Neighborhood table runner. I am in love with the sweet little fabric house appliques! Even when made up in coordinating fabrics, they each have their… Read more ... 
This whale softie has a cute boxy body and little whale fins, and of course a curved whale tail! Audrey Pettit shares a free pattern and tutorial at Therm O Web. Make him from an ocean themed print for a… Read more ... 
Michelle from Creative Blonde shares a tutorial at Sew What Alicia for making this drawstring backpack. The pencil design isn’t a fabric print or transfer design – it’s paper pieced, and she’s got a free pattern! The paper pieced pencils… Read more ... 
These leaf coasters by A Spoonful of Sugar are so pretty for fall! Make them up in fall colors for a traditional look, or brights for a more modern design. The gathers at the stem make them slightly dimensional –… Read more ... 
Remona from The Stitching Scientist sewed up this pretty carry on duffel bag, inspired by Vera Bradley bags that she loves. The duffel is designed to fit in the carry-on bin on an airplane. x 10″ deep. The boxy duffel… Read more ... 
These pillowcases are made especially for toddlers! Not only are they sized smaller but they’ve got a soft Minky cuff sewn to the edge. Shelly from Coral & Co. has a tutorial showing how to make them. I found this… Read more ... 
Gift cards make gift giving quick and stress-free, though packaging them up can be kind of difficult especially if you want them to look extra cute or special. Julie from Sum of Their Stories shows how you can sew up… Read more ... 
It’ll be fall soon, and then holiday season is upon us. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas! There’s lots of decorating for each holiday, and not much time in between them. That’s why I like quick projects like this pennant banner for holiday… Read more ... 
With a quick flip and fold and snap, this pencil pouch becomes a pencil stand so you can have your favorite pens or pencils at the ready for your next art project. I’ve got a tutorial and free pattern for… Read more ... 
Ashley from Make It and Love It shares a free pattern for making this bandana drool bib for baby. They’re quick and easy to make – just one pattern piece and 20 minutes! The top is made from knit fabric,… Read more ... 
Fall might be just around the corner, but we’re still in the summer weather right now. In fact, in my neck of the woods, the month of August is usually when we get the hottest days of the summer. Jamie… Read more ... 
Karly from Paisley Roots shares a pattern and tutorial at Crazy Little Projects for sewing a kids’ tank top. They’re great to wear on hot summer days, but you can also layer them up during the colder months. Her free… Read more ... 
Joanne from Craft Passion shares a free pattern to make the cutest ever sock panda softie. You’ll need one black chenille sock, and one white chenille sock. But since socks typically come in a matched pair, you’ll probably buy a… Read more ... 
This fleece unicorn hat is so much fun, with ears and rainbow mane and of course a gold unicorn horn. Angel from Fleece Fun shares a free pattern and tutorial to make one. It’s cute for kids and tweens to… Read more ... 
This adjustable waist pack gives you a hands-free space to carry a phone and some cash, and it does it without adding too much bulk to your waist. Sew4Home has a free pattern and tutorial. It’s easy to make –… Read more ...